[JKetzer]

I still think the raise to 2k was okay for purposes of protecting the hand, etc. But I fear it was terribly fishy of me to make the call behind. It appears that this is an accurate assessment.

While I was playing, part of the reason I called was that I didn't want to be seen as someone who could be readily out-raised, giving up (normally) excellent hands. I think I vastly exaggerated this effect mentally in the interests of letting myself make the call. Stupid - I know better than that.

Summary: If you're going to raise to protect a hand, then you have to also fold when it's raised 10x back at you. Weak call.

Live and learn.